Master of Arts in Public Sociology and Anthropology at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The MA (Public Sociology and Anthropology) focuses on acquiring and broadening knowledge in a specific area of Sociology or Social Anthropology, and on developing the ability to think critically about social issues related to transformation in South Africa and Africa.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Sociology and Social Anthropology | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Coursework master's combining modules with a research component in a specialised area of Sociology or Social Anthropology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An Honours degree in Sociology or Social Anthropology, or an equivalent NQF level 8 qualification that Senate considers sufficient, with an average final mark of at least 65% and demonstrated academic ability.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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